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MA S469
Relative to the feasibility of mobile voting for active-duty service members, voters with disabilities and municipalities
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the feasibility of mobile voting for active-duty service members, voters with disabilities and municipalities. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a municipal elections mobile voting pilot program to test the viability, efficacy, and security of mobile voting in municipal elections. The Secretary of the Commonwealth will promulgate regulations for the program, including an application process for municipalities to receive approval to implement and execute the pilot program. Approved municipalities can establish the use of remote ballot marking devices, such as smartphones or tablets, as a voting option for active registered voters. The pilot program will include independent security evaluations, post-election audits, and the preparation of tabulatable ballots that can be directly inserted into and read by ballot tabulating machines. Additionally, the bill establishes a commission to investigate and study Massachusetts's mobile voting for military service members and individuals with disabilities, and to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S469 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S469.pdf |
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